Defended my Ph.D. at Emory yesterday! This project was built from many long days in the archives, studying how non-state actors shaped colonial governance. Extremely grateful to everyone. Very excited to be joining Penn State's Political Science Department as an Assistant Professor this fall!

Interested in how organized crime shapes--and is shaped by--democracy? Check out my new article at @bjpols.bsky.social, linked here!

Re-election means voters can hold elected officials accountable, but can it be effective where criminal groups shape local politics? In my new article in @bjpols.bsky.social, I show that in high-crime areas of Mexico, re-election did not boost accountability, but increased collusion instead.

Interesting in the amazing work of scholars who study organized crime and politics? Check out this growing starter pack of scholars and policy-makers. DM me or @juliangerez.com to be added to the list! We're looking to expand! go.bsky.app/EibGsKS

An important read that highlights where the world is now -- and what's on our horizon.

Thank you for all that you do, @elizabethbitmeehan.com!

Hi there! 👋 I'm a Ph.D. candidate at Emory. I study how armed groups shape state-building and accountability in historical and modern contexts. If you want to learn more, check out my website: adee-weller.com